What is a quartetto nest of tables?

A quartetto nest consists of four tables that scale down in size to slide completely beneath the largest one. They were designed for drawing rooms where space was at a premium. Cabinetmakers built them so the smallest table rests at the very bottom, keeping the footprint identical to a single small side table when stored.

How do I date an Edwardian nest?

Edwardian nests typically date between nineteen hundred and nineteen ten, though the style overlaps with late Victorian and nineteen-twenties production. Look at the timber choice, inlay style, and leg shape to determine the exact era. Satinwood cross banding and delicate boxwood stringing point strongly towards the Edwardian Sheraton revival period, whereas simpler oak or walnut sets often lean towards the nineteen-twenties or thirties.

Can these tables be used daily?

These tables function well for holding drinks or small lamps, provided the joints remain tight. The smaller tiers are inherently lighter and less robust than the main table. Care should be taken when sliding the tables in and out to avoid scratching the polished surfaces or straining the slender legs.

What woods were used for these sets?

Mahogany remains the most common timber found in these listings, often paired with satinwood or inlaid boxwood details. Walnut, rosewood, oak, and lacquered finishes also appear across different styles. Exotic veneers like satinwood were reserved for finer drawing room pieces, while mahogany served both standard and high-quality production.

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Edwardian nesting side tables offer a practical tiered surface in mahogany, satinwood, and walnut, designed to slide neatly away when space demands clarity.

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Four Tables Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Four Tables Circa 1900

From Regent Antiques

£2,200

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19th century

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A Late Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Quartetto Nest of Tables

From Mark Buckley Antiques

£1,995

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1900 - 1920

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Mahogany Quartetto Nest of Tables

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£795

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19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

From London City Antiques

£1,085

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1900 - 1920

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Next of Three Coffee Tables by Waring & Gillow

From Affordable Old Furniture

£250

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1920 - 1940

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Walut Nest of Four Tables

From Worboys Antiques

£325

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1900 - 1920

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Nest of 4 Tables.

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£950

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19th century

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A Fine Nest of Three Side Tables in Excellent Condition

From A Brookes

£1,125

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£595

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19th century

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Set of 19th Century Teak and Burr Walnut Nest of Tables

From Martlesham Antiques

£2,250

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The listings show Edwardian nesting side tables spanning from the nineteenth century into the nineteen-thirties, with mahogany and satinwood dominating the material palette.

19th century

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Set of 19thc Oak Nest Three Tables

From Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

£750

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1900 - 1920

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Tall Oak Barley Twist Nest of Three Tables

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£490

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1900 - 1920

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Mahogany Nest of Three Tables

From Gaylords Antiques

£395

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1900 - 1920

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Oval Top Mahogany Nest of Three Coffee Tables

From Affordable Old Furniture

£250

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1900 - 1920

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Nest of Three Walnut Parquetry Topped Tables

From Shackladys Antiques

£945

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1900 - 1920

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A Set of Three Edwardian Nest of Tables.

From Long Melford Antiques

£495

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Edwardian Nesting Side Tables

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Four Tables Circa 1900

A Late Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Quartetto Nest of Tables

Mahogany Quartetto Nest of Tables

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

Next of Three Coffee Tables by Waring & Gillow

Walut Nest of Four Tables

Nest of 4 Tables.

A Fine Nest of Three Side Tables in Excellent Condition

Edwardian Mahogany Nest of Four Tables

Set of 19th Century Teak and Burr Walnut Nest of Tables

Set of 19thc Oak Nest Three Tables

Tall Oak Barley Twist Nest of Three Tables

Mahogany Nest of Three Tables

Oval Top Mahogany Nest of Three Coffee Tables

Nest of Three Walnut Parquetry Topped Tables

A Set of Three Edwardian Nest of Tables.

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